Architectural Institute of B.C. (AIBC)’s Post

The Building Safety Act: What We’ve Learned One year on from the Building Safety Act coming into force, we reflect on its impact on the prime London construction industry overall and more specifically on our own processes, projects and clients. The 2022 Building Safety Act was introduced in with the primary purpose of making buildings safer – in particular, those deemed to be ‘higher risk’. While we unquestionably support this aim, we have encountered a variety of challenges resulting from the wide-reaching changes to regulatory requirements. These challenges are affecting our clients, our contractors, and the construction industry at large. As we have adapted to the regulatory changes, we have implemented new ways of tracking and documenting our projects to fulfil our compliance obligations and communicate requirements effectively with project teams. In our latest Journal post, we look at some of the questions we have been asked about the BSA, especially with regard to Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs), and some of the lessons we have learned. https://lnkd.in/dXtHkzEq

The Building Safety Act: What We’ve Learned One year on from the Building Safety Act coming into force, we reflect on its impact on the prime London construction industry overall and more specifically on our own processes, projects and clients. The 2022 Building Safety Act was introduced in with the primary purpose of making buildings safer – in particular, those deemed to be ‘higher risk’. While we unquestionably support this aim, we have encountered a variety of challenges resulting from the wide-reaching changes to regulatory requirements. These challenges are affecting our clients, our contractors, and the construction industry at large. As we have adapted to the regulatory changes, we have implemented new ways of tracking and documenting our projects to fulfil our compliance obligations and communicate requirements effectively with project teams. In our latest Journal post, we look at some of the questions we have been asked about the BSA, especially with regard to Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs), and some of the lessons we have learned. https://lnkd.in/dXtHkzEq

🌟 New Event: Panel Discussion - The Building Safety Act 🌟 Learn about the Building Safety Act and how it will change the construction industry at a panel discussion hosted by fbe Newcastle and fft Newcastle on Wednesday 17th April at the Ward Hadaway Offices. This event will give you the opportunity to hear discussion and input into the conversation on how this new piece of legislation will effect our industry, and how we can learn from one another to realise the opportunities it presents and address the challenges. Panellists include: 💡 Lee Mason, Senior Design Manager at Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd Lee has over 25 years’ industry experience and is currently working on the Pilgrim’s Quarter project in the centre of Newcastle. During his career, he has worked in a variety of roles including Architecture and specialist sub-contractor design across multiple sectors of construction. 💡 Kevin McKeown, International Development Director at Hydrock Kevin McKeown leads Hydrock’s international fire safety business. Kevin is a chartered fire engineer with significant experience in fire safety strategy development and fire engineering and has worked across multiple sectors including residential, commercial, public sector, MoD, nuclear, oil and gas, and the specialist area relating to tall towers. 💡 Andrew Woodhall, HM Inspector of Health and Safety Andrew is a civil servant with 25 years experience. He has been an HM Inspector of Health and Safety since 2008. Andrew has been working on the Building Safety Programme in HSE since 2020 and in the in-occupation operational policy team since 2021, working specifically on the Building Assessment Certificate and Safety Case Report. Previously he was an operational Regulatory Inspector working in the construction division and Field operations. 💡 Nasar Ishfaq, Director at Project Four Safety Solutions Ltd. Nasar is a chartered ARB Architect & RIBA Conservation Registrant, CDM and Building Regulations Principal Designer. Nasar currently leads Project Four Safety’s BSA Team, working with Developers, Tier 1 Contractors and Architects across the industry. Having previously been the Principal Designer for the Restoration & Renewal of the Houses of Parliament for BDP, and PD Lead at Foster+Partners, Nasar currently delivers strategic support and leads Project Fours major projects on Higher Risk Buildings and Non-HRB’s. 💡 Graham Kelly, Managing Director at BIM Academy Graham leads the BIM Academy team. BIM Academy was established in 2010 through a joint venture between Ryder Architecture and Northumbria University. Graham’s role is to steer the consultancy business and ensure it brings value to its founders and the wider industry. Graham’s role sees him responsible for leading strategy and implementation of digital transformation strategies specific to clients real needs. Simon Baker | Chris Chennell | Olivia O'Toole | Hydrock #fbe #fft #BuiltEnvironment #BuildingSafetyAct